Friday, August 15th, 2025
10:00 AM to 1:30 PM Eastern 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Pacific CA/USA 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mountain CA/USA 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM London, UK 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM Madrid, Spain 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM Berlin, Germany 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM Copenhagen, Denmark 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM Helsinki, Finland
Live Online via Zoom
Video via Home Study
(60 days access to the recording)
Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, MFTs, LPCs, graduate-level Counselors, any other mental health professionals/providers
100 % online with 60 DAY access: Develop your skills from the comfort of your home office.
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​​​​Workshop Description​
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​Many clients with recurrent self-injury or suicide attempts engage in these behaviors because they see no other way out of their pain, or they feel some type of relief. Understanding the function and how to address it is easier when regulating strategies can be identified. However, there many clients with Dissociative Disorders are perplexed and frightened by their own reactions. Some of these clients do not even remember their behaviors; they do not understand what is happening or what they can do to feel more in control of themselves and their lives.
These clients live with a lot of pain, confusion, feeling alert and in danger. The more intense the inner conflict the higher the fear of what they might do. It is not uncommon to hear things like: “I don't know what happened, I would never do that”, “something took over me”, “it's as if it wasn't me, I was there, I saw what I was doing but I couldn't do anything to stop it” or “I only remember some fragments, it's all a blur”. Others say things like: “I was trying to shut up the voice in my head” or “my other self is trying to get rid of me because she sees me as very weak”.
For professionals, it can be difficult to understand that a client who self-harms or has attempted suicide did not really mean to do it or does not remember it (if the client was not under the influence of any substance). In these cases, the usual interventions fall short, and the approach needs to be totally different. The patient must first understand what is happening, learn to deal with everything that is going on inside him/her to reduce the internal conflict and regain control.
This workshop will describe techniques for exploring and understanding the internal conflict of dissociative patients regarding self-harm and suicidality. Tools will be shown to reduce internal conflict, as well as to increase collaboration, empathy and understanding in clients and their dissociative parts.
The workshop will be eminently practical. Theory will be combined with case clinical examples. ​
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe the functions and meanings of self-harm and suicidal behaviors in clients with Dissociative Disorders, including their use as coping strategies for internal distress or fragmentation.
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​Explain at least one (1) technique for exploring and understanding the internal conflict of dissociative patients regarding self-harm and suicidality.
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List at least two (2) interventions to reduce internal conflict
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The Envision Difference
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100 % online: Develop your skills from the comfort of your home or office via Zoom.
Live Q & A: Ask questions during the live Q & A with the presenter and participants.
60 Day access: Can't attend live? Watch later. 60 days of access to the workshop recording and materials and receive a certificate with CEs for home study learning. *Exception applies, see CE section below
Workshop Schedule - Eastern Time (ET)
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Functions of self-harm and suicidality in clients with dissociative disorders
11:00 am - 11:10 am
Break
11:10 am - 12:00 pm
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Techniques for exploring and understanding the internal conflict of dissociative patients regarding self-harm and suicidality.
12:00 pm - 12:10 pm
Break
12:10 pm - 1:00 pm
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​Interventions to reduce internal conflict, as well as to increase collaboration, empathy and understanding in clients and their dissociative parts.
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm
Break
1:10 pm - 1:30 pm
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​Clinical examples
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Live Q & A
About Dolores Mosquera, Clinical Psychologist
Dolores Mosquera is a psychologist and psychotherapist, specializing in complex trauma and dissociative disorders. She has been trained in several psychotherapeutic approaches and is an accredited EMDR Europe Trainer and supervisor. Dolores is the director of the Institute for the Study of Trauma and Personality Disorders (INTRA-TP), a private institution where she has worked for years. Dolores has extensive experience in leading seminars, workshops, and lectures around the world. She has been a guest speaker at conferences throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and North, Central, and South America. She has published 15 books and numerous articles on personality disorders, complex trauma, and dissociative disorders, and is a recognized expert in this field. In 2017, Dolores received the David Servan-Schreiber award for outstanding contributions to the EMDR field and was made a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation in 2018.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits:
3 CE credits/contact hours awarded
*CE credits also available for the home study version!
See our FAQ section below for more information
EMDRIA - Approval Pending
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Association of Social Work Board (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
Envision Counselling and Consulting, Inc., #1895, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 1/19/2025-1/19/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical continuing education credits.​​
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American Psychological Association (APA) ​
Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.​
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National Board for Certified Counselors
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Envision Counselling and Consulting has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7241. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Envision Counselling and Consulting is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.​​​
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Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Envision Counselling & Consulting, Inc. maintains responsibility for the program.
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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) - Pending​​
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FAQ
What are the requirements for obtaining CEs?
Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in at the start of the live interactive webinar and logged out at the end, and attended the entire webinar to receive a certificate. Attendees will need to sign in by typing their first and last name in the chat box at the start of the workshop and sign out by typing their first and last name in the chat box at the end of the workshop. Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire workshop. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. An evaluation form will be made available to attendees at the end of the live workshop. The link to the evaluation form will be posted in the chat box. Certificates will be available following workshop completion. If participants cannot be present live for the entire workshop, they will have the option to watch the recording (home study) version of the presentation and will have access to Self-Study CE credits after completion of a short quiz.
Do I have to pay extra for CE credits?
No. The cost of CE credits is included with your workshop registration fee.​
If I cannot attend live, can I still get CE credits?
Yes. You can access the recording in the home study version, watch it in its entirety, and then pass a quiz with a score of 75% or higher. After taking the quiz, you will be able to download a certificate as proof of completion.
How do I access the home study version when it becomes available?
You will be emailed five (5) business days after the live event with instructions on how you can access Envision's online learning platform. Sign in to your online account: Locate the email and click on your personal sign-in link to set your password. You cannot locate the email we sent? Login directly through the platform. Copy and paste the link below into your web browser: https://on-demand.envisionworkshops.com/pages/home-page To login, use the email address you provided when you registered for the workshop. To create your password, click on "Forgot Password" and set up a password for your account. If you already have an account and password, use those credentials to login.
How long do I have to review the recording?
You will have 60 days to review the recording. The recording will be made available approximately five (5) business days after the live workshop.
What is the refund policy?
Refunds on purchased tickets are available up until 15 days before the date of the live workshop. There is no refund after this date. Refunds will include the ticket price less a $50 processing fee for all refunds/price adjustments. *Prices subject to change. Refunds within 15 days of workshops will be in the form of a workshop credit. These credits do not expire. Please email registration@envisionservices.ca if cancellation is required.
If I have special needs or require accommodations, what do I do?
Email registration@envisionservices.ca at least five (5) business days prior to the live workshop to request accommodations or discuss your needs. Envision cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
If I have a complaint or grievance, who do I contact?
Please email registration@envisionservices.ca. All grievances must be in writing and will be replied to within 5 - 10 business days.
Is there commercial support or a conflict of interest for this presentation?
Dolores Mosquera receives a speaking honorarium from Envision. There are no known conflicts of interests for this program. Envision does not receive any financial support for this presentation. Literature may be referred to during the presentation. Envision will not receive any book royalties and was not offered any financial incentives for the mention of those books. Please note that authors of these books will get a royalty from any sale made of their books as per their agreement with the publishing company. For more information on any potential conflict of interest or financial support, attendees may email Envision at registration@envisionservices.ca.
What are the course interaction and system requirements?
This live workshop is fully interactive. Attendees may ask questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. System requirements: • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible